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    Bedside table? Small cabinet?

    Hi all,

    I need a bit of help identifying the style of this piece.
    I think the wood is mahogany. However, those columns on each side are unusual (at least to me...).

    Also any idea of the...
  2. Good to know. I will advertise it for...

    Good to know. I will advertise it for £1,000,000...
  3. Thanks Brian! Oh yes! I learnt a lot, but there...

    Thanks Brian! Oh yes! I learnt a lot, but there is still sooo much to learn. However, I really enjoyed doing it...I'm already searching my next project. And I started my Woodwork course...it's...
  4. And I finished it! here are the pictures...I'm...

    And I finished it! here are the pictures...I'm pleased with it as it is my first try... 482464482466
  5. Thank you Bem! It is hard yakka, but so...

    Thank you Bem! It is hard yakka, but so satisfying to see the change. I think I will continue doing this, but have to find the next project first...
  6. And once again thank you Auscab! Good tips, which...

    And once again thank you Auscab! Good tips, which I certainly be following.
  7. Oh! Can I apply beeswax on top of the oil for the...

    Oh! Can I apply beeswax on top of the oil for the final applucation? Steelwool seems less harsh than sandpaper...I'm afraid to scratch it now rhat it looks good!

    Thanks Auscab!
  8. Not long to go...

    This is how the table looks with two coats of Scandinavian oil...

    I saw a clip where the guy sanded the wood lightly with 600 grid wet & dry sanding paper before applying the 4th coat of oil.
    ...
  9. Thanks Homey. I sensed that Auscab knew what he...

    Thanks Homey. I sensed that Auscab knew what he was talking about...and you confirmed it! I will have a look at your Utube suggestion. Just found out about the Men's Shed, now I have to find one in...
  10. I don't think it is veneer

    Hi,

    The table is quite sturdy and relatively heavy. After sanding the top is very, very smooth and soft to the touch.

    As you can see there is a label: "Walter G. Lord, Furniture Manufacturer....
  11. This is more difficult than I thought...

    First of all THANKS for your replies. Now I know it's oak!

    I might have reached a point of no return as Auscab said. After stripping and sanding I am left with this (see photo).

    I bought ...
  12. My first ever project with a piece of furniture...

    Well, I have started...The pictures show the table I'm trying to restore and the top surface.

    I have no idea what type of wood is that, perhaps someone can identify it please?

    After watching a...
  13. Thread: Newbie

    by Charpentier
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    Thanks! I will! Perhaps one day I will give you...

    Thanks! I will! Perhaps one day I will give you some tips too...
  14. Thread: Newbie

    by Charpentier
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    Thank you!

    Thank you!
  15. Thread: Newbie

    by Charpentier
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    Newbie

    Hi to all! I'm eager to learn, ask questions and work on projects. I will start a woodwork course in a few weeks...reakly looking forward to it...so let's see if I can make something decent...
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